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Pre-Owned Habring

Sophisticated and singular: pre‑owned Habring² watches offer Austrian-crafted mechanical integrity with restraint and refinement. Discover pieces that reflect indie innovation and quiet confidence.

2 Watches
2 Watches

H2: Independent Watchmaking From Austria

Habring², founded by watchmakers Maria and Richard Habring, is renowned for its low-volume, hand-finished mechanical calibers. Each watch is assembled in-house in Austria and showcases thoughtful complications, clean dials, and purposeful engineering. Ideal for collectors who prize artisan-level accuracy and understated design, Habring² brings back the romance of small-batch horology.

Independent Craftsmanship from Austria

Habring² is a family-run horological atelier founded by Richard and Maria Habring, known for their dedication to mechanical purity, functionality, and innovation. The brand has become a favorite among enthusiasts who value ingenuity over ornamentation. Each timepiece is hand-assembled in Austria, often produced in extremely limited runs that highlight complications like deadbeat seconds, rattrapante chronographs, or jumping minute repeaters.

Key Habring² Models to Know

Standout models include the Monopusher Chronograph, Erwin Dead Seconds, and Felix. These watches are minimalist on the surface but house cleverly designed calibers. The modularity of their movements also enables unique functionality not often seen at this level of production. Whether you're drawn to the clean dial of the Felix or the engineering inside the Doppel-Felix, each reference celebrates restraint and intention.

Why Collectors Seek Out Habring²

Independent watchmaking has surged in relevance, and Habring² offers something rare: high-quality complications made in-house, at scale small enough to be truly artisanal. These are watches for those who prize discretion, purpose, and mechanical excellence over prestige logos. It's no surprise that Habring² frequently earns accolades from institutions like the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG).

Who This Is For: Quiet Collectors and Purists

A Habring² watch is well suited to the collector who values restraint, functionality, and the stories behind their pieces. These are watches you wear not to impress, but to connect with the craft behind them — ideal for those seeking to go beyond mainstream Swiss luxury and into independent mechanical artistry.

Exclusivity Meets Assurance

Every pre-owned Habring² watch we offer is authenticated and inspected by our in-house experts. As part of our white-glove experience, The 1916 Company offers concierge support and a two-year global warranty on all pre-owned timepieces. Explore our curated selection and trust in the quality behind every piece.